Gavin @Tina: UGh God. My android is sO slow! I always have to wait and it takes ages until it even does a move! I think I should really get a new one cause this piece of trash is a pain in the ass.
Rk900, who heard everything, LED spinning Yellow: B-But Gavin, I thought you enjoyed the night with me??? You screamed my name several times and You told me you Liked a little pain??¿?
Have I watched the movie in the last decade or more? No. Do I have iron clad evidence to support my argument? Yes.
1. She’s the most knowledgeable about candy. She’s committed to it, and knows her stuff. When Wonka holds up a little yellow piece across the room, she recognizes it immediately. She was able to switch to candy bars for the sake of the contest, so we know she has personal discipline and is goal oriented. Also, two major projects play directly into her strong suits: the 3-course-meal gum that Wonka failed to make safe (gum) and the neverending gobstopper (longevity).
2. She’s the most fit to run a business. Violet is competitive, determined, hard working, and willing to take risks. Her father is a small town car salesman and politician, so she could easily pick up knowledge and support from him. (Veruca’s dad is also a business man, and in a compatible market (nuts), but it’s made very clear that Veruca has no respect or knowledge of business practices or hard work.)
3. She’s the most sympathetic to the Oompa Loompas. She critiques Veruca when Veruca demands to buy one. More importantly, Wonka has been testing the 3-course-meal gum that ‘always goes wrong’ on Oompa Loompas while he presumably just watches. Violet is ready to put herself on the front line, instead of treating the Oompa Loompas as disposable, and would therefore be a better boss.
4. Her personality ‘flaw’ is the most fitting for the company. In the moralizing Oompa Loompa song, they just say ‘gum is pretty cool, but it’s not socially acceptable to chew it all day‘. The thing is, we already know that she can stop if she wants, because she already did that to win the golden ticket. And yeah, she is defensive about the perceived impoliteness of her hobby (like when her mother tries to shame her about her habit during a televised interview) but the obsession with candy and neglect of social norms is EXACTLY what Wonka is all about. This is on brand.
5. Her misstep in the factory is reasonable. Wonka shows everyone a candy he’s very proud of. Violet is like “oh sick, that’s gum, my special interest.” Wonka is then pulls a “WRONG! It’s amazing gum!” So in the very moments before she takes the gum Wonka has mislead her just to belittle her. So when he’s like “I wouldn’t do that” why should she give a shit what he has to say? She’s not like Charlie over here who’s all “Sure Gramps, let’s stay behind while the tour leaves and secretly drink this thing that has been explicitly stated to fill you with gas and is too powerful for safe consumption, oh and also I just saw what happened to Violet so I actually KNOW what this stuff can be capable of” Also, Violet is not selfish about her experience, she tells everyone what she’s tasting and feeling, and everyone is eager to hear it. Taking a personal risk to share knowledge with everyone. Violet is Prometheus: fact.
So Augustus contaminates the chocolate river. Charlie sneaks around and contaminates the vent walls. Veruca destroys and disrupts the workspace. Mike knows exactly what will happen to him and transports/shrinks himself deliberately. Violet had no idea what the gum could potentially do to her, and caused no harm to anyone or anything but herself.
Lastly: Can you imagine Charlie filling Wonka’s shoes? That passive, naive boy? Violet is already basically Wonka. She’s passionate, sarcastic, candy-obsessed, free thinking, and a total firecracker. She’s even better than Wonka, because she doesn’t endanger others.
Violet should’ve been picked to inherit the chocolate factory.
inspired by this line: my lips are soft come here and I’ll kiss you to prove it
soft deviant!connor x reader – this was supposed to be a tiny drabble but uh.. oops :’)
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“This new lip balm works absolute wonders!” You marveled, rubbing your lips together to savor the cool fruity essence.
“Does it?” Connor asked, looking up from where he was scanning through a newspaper.
“My lips normally get so dry, especially once winter starts setting in.” You explained, idly looking at the label on the balm as if it might hold a secret. “But I picked this up the other day, and its kept my lips hydrated.”
“That’s important.” The android stated. “Otherwise I’m sure it would lead to extreme discomfort.”
Once again pocketing the stick, you turned your body to face him, a smile tugging at the corners of your mouth. “It also makes my lips really soft.”
You could have sworn his LED flashed yellow for half a second.
“Really?” Connor pushed the newspaper to the side.
“Yes, really.” You confirmed, looking at him with a raised brow. “Why would I lie about that?”
“Oh, I know very well you’re not lying.” He stood up. “It’s just, in a line of work like mine, it’s always better to have proof.”
You weren’t sure where he was learning to be so smooth, but the warmth tingling inside you was hoping there was more where that came from.
“Fair enough.” You conceded with a coy smirk. You stepped over to meet him, your hands coming up to tug on the strings of his hooded sweatshirt. Connor leaned in, his fingers dusting down your sides before coming to rest on your hips. “May I present my first piece of evidence?”
The android barely had time to nod before you pressed your lips against his, bodies melding softly together. Your hands slid around his neck, kissing him thoroughly and breathing in the gentle moans that slipped from his mouth.
When you finally pulled back, it took Connor a moment to open his eyes. But when he did, he took you in with a look of appreciative awe.
“You are right.” He said. “Your lips are incredibly soft.”
“See? I told you.”
“However, ” Connor began, eyes glinting mischievously. His head dipped down for another kiss, one that was feather light and quick, but thrilled your heart all the same. “I think I’m going to have to revisit this evidence from time to time.”
i’m watching a british youtuber’s birthday stream and an aussie viewer sent in a comment saying “why was he born so beautiful, why was he born at all? because he had no say in it, no say in it at all” which was received with confused existential horror, and this is how i just discovered that australian happy birthday songs are not universal
oops
do you not sing this in other countries?!?!??
NO we do not sing a lament for someone’s personal beauty wishing they’d never been born. That is some weird Greek tragedy shit.
My pain meds finally kicked in again. I’m so tired today. It’s been a high pain day. I took Meloxicam and a tramadol and was still crying from the shoulder pain. I ended up needing a second before it actually dropped the pain from a 8-9 to a 6-7. Then we got busy and I didn’t get to take any more until I got home from work. I could feel the moment the tramadol wore off too.
Haven’t heard anything from the Orthopedic surgeon yet, no news is good news right now. I don’t want my insurance to deny this.
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